recruit
0 antonyms and opposites of recruit, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person newly enlisted in the military, or newly hired somewhere.
How to use recruit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French recruter, related to recrue, "fresh growth" or "reinforcement."
Full origin of recruit →Frequently asked questions
What does “recruit” mean?
The word “recruit” means a person newly enlisted in the military, or newly hired somewhere. In plain terms, to bring someone new into an organization, or a person who has just joined one.
How do you pronounce “recruit”?
“Recruit” is pronounced rih-KROOT (/ɹɪˈkɹut/ in IPA).
How do you use “recruit” in a sentence?
Here is “recruit” used in a sentence: “The new recruits began basic training on Monday.”
What part of speech is “recruit”?
Depending on how it is used, “recruit” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “recruit” come from?
The word “recruit” comes from French. From French recruter, related to recrue, "fresh growth" or "reinforcement.".
Is “recruit” a common word?
“Recruit” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “recruit” have?
“Recruit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person newly enlisted in the military, or newly hired somewhere.
What is the difference between 'recruit' and 'hire'?
'Recruit' refers to the wider process of finding, attracting, and enrolling people for a job, team, or organisation, while 'hire' refers specifically to the moment of taking someone on as an employee. You recruit many candidates but hire only the ones you choose.
What is the difference between a 'recruit' and a 'veteran'?
As a noun, a 'recruit' is someone newly enlisted or newly hired, with little or no experience yet. A 'veteran' is the opposite: an experienced, long-serving member of the same group.
What prepositions are used with 'recruit'?
You recruit people 'for' a role, 'into' an organisation, or 'to' a cause or team. You can also recruit someone 'from' another company, meaning you hire them away from it.
Is 'recruit' only used in a military context?
No. Although a 'recruit' often means a new member of the armed forces, the word applies equally to anyone newly hired or enrolled, whether in a company, a sports team, a club, or a political movement.